Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
1978 Newbery Medal Winner
Adapted by Lucy K., Lucy D., Ingrid, Joy, Ezra, Zella, Ella, Domi, Rosie, and Scarlet of The Leland Street Players (2024)
From Chicago, IL
Judges’ Remarks: The 90-Second Newbery house team The Leland Street Players are back with this twist on Katherine Paterson’s classic, which tells the story from the point of view of the whimsical monsters who inhabit the imaginary land of Terabithia. Apparently free-spirited Leslie isn’t the only child who met a grisly end there, and the monsters are frustrated at how kids keep dying in their fantasy realm. What happens when a bunch of bumbling monsters can’t keep their fantasy realm safe? Will Terabithia be shut down by federal inspectors? Fantastic performances from everyone here, and great costumes! If you’re looking for an example of what a 90-Second Newbery movie should be, from concept to cinematography to performances to editing, this is it.